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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita

Status.

Category E

Native Range

Forested areas of northern and eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 40 records as at end 2024. Map Here.

Landguard Bird Obs in Suffolk had one on 22nd November 1993

These command very high prices on the pet market which may account for them being secured from free roaming rather more robustly than less expensive cage birds.

Where to see Sulphur-crested Cockatoo in captivity

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Sources

https://www.lbo.org.uk/systematic-lists/systematic-list-of-escapes/